The Crazies (2010) movie poster

The Crazies (2010)

"Fear thy neighbor."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 64% (RT: 72%, MC: 56) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MysteryHorrorAction

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Director
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (2,231 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Joe Anderson as Russell
Joe Reegan as Pvt. Billy Babcock
Glenn Morshower as Intelligence Officer
Gregory Sporleder as Travis Quinn
Lynn Lowry as Woman on Bike
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 2,231 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 64%.
Overview
Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Timothy Olyphant spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Breck Eisner cited several classic mystery films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

The Crazies is a 2010 mystery, horror, action film directed by Breck Eisner. Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane. The film has been rated by 2,231 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a mystery film, The Crazies delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Crazies (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

r/horror
⬆ 2,606💬 302 comments
Does anyone agree that The Crazies (2010 one) was one of the best examples of what a remake should be?
I watched both movies, the 1973 one and the 2010 one, and I have no doubt in my mind that the 2010 one is objectively superior to the 1973 one in... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "I just like when remakes are handled with care and actual artistic and intellectual thought goes..."
r/horror
⬆ 2,300💬 241 comments
The Crazies (2010) is a fantastic zombie film
I recently rewatched The Crazies on Tubi. I saw it when it first came out, but didn’t think much of it. Upon rewatch, I think it may be one of the... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "Agreed. It's a real shame it didn't span a franchise or at least one follow up film. Timothy..."
r/horror
⬆ 2,218💬 292 comments
The Crazies (2010) is one of the rare remakes that is arguably better than the original.
I’m always surprised this movie isn’t talked about more than it is. I think the pacing is great from the start, it is a unique take on zombies and... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "This is my take on The Ring. The Japanese movie has a better ending, by a long shot, and I love..."
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